Bigfork High School

Summary:

Bigfork High School, the sole public high school serving grades 9-12 in the Bigfork, Montana area, is a standout institution in the state. With a total enrollment of 333 students, the school has consistently ranked highly in the state-wide SchoolDigger rankings, placing 21st out of 182 high schools in the 2024-2025 school year and maintaining a 4-star rating out of 5.

Academically, Bigfork High School students outperform the state average in proficiency rates for the ACT with Writing exam in all three subject areas: English Language Arts (70.89% vs. 54.99%), Mathematics (41.25% vs. 31.25%), and Science (35% vs. 30.03%). Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8, suggesting efficient resource allocation and personalized attention for its students.

While approximately 20% of Bigfork High School students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic excellence and diverse student population make it a standout institution in the state of Montana. The combination of high performance, efficient resource allocation, and socioeconomic diversity indicates that Bigfork High School is providing a high-quality education and preparing its students for success.

District Detail

600 Commerce St
Bigfork, MT 59911

(406) 837-7400

SchoolDigger Rank:
40^th of 387 Montana districts

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Grades served: 9-12
Students: 333

Primary Schools: 0
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT with Writing English Language Arts (2025)	ACT with Writing Mathematics (2025)	ACT with Writing Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT with Writing English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT with Writing Science 11th Grade	Total
Bigfork High School	Public	9-12	600 Commerce St	Bigfork	59911	Flathead County	Bigfork High School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(406) 837-7420	333	24	13.8	19.8%	300 (90.1%)	2 (0.6%)	24 (7.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	80.4	21^st of 182 public high schools	88.5%		59.6	29^th of 122 public high schools	76.2%	8	70.9	41.3	35.0	$12,530

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Bigfork Elementary	0.04 mi	2	159^th
Swan River Elementary	3.16 mi	2	246^th
Somers Elementary	6.92 mi	2	93^rd
Creston Elementary	9.11 mi	1	204^th
Fair-Mont-Egan Elementary	11.36 mi	2	63^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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